Automotive

ARPRO is widely used in automotive interiors to improve occupant safety. Applications include: side impact protection, head rests, knee bolsters and more. 

An important safety benefit of ARPRO is its resiliency and ability to withstand repeated impacts.

ARPRO is a key component in meeting the requirements for pedestrian safety systems. Bumper energy absorbers molded from ARPRO result in far lighter pedestrian compliant solutions and need no additional space versus alternative materials or design approaches.

Compared to alternative materials, ARPRO bumper systems can be up to 50% lighter in weight and 20% faster in assembly due to the elimination of secondary fasteners.

Our optimization efforts are focused on achieving best performance at minimal system weight.

Metal wireframes or plastic components can be incorporated into ARPRO to produce a molded part that enables the reduction or elimination of structural pieces and their associated tooling costs. This leads to significant weight savings, improved fuel economy and reduced vehicle emissions.

Automotive seat cushions molded from ARPRO offer mass reduction, parts consolidation and lower system costs as well as improved anti-submarining performance.

ARPRO storage systems are space-saving and efficient for the user. The systems are lightweight and contain shaped recesses for tools, jacks, wheels, inflation kits, etc. This allows for easy use and storage.

ARPRO complements its excellent energy absorption capabilities with impressive acoustic performance. A special formulation, called ARPRO Porous EPP (PEPP), is used to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).

Tests show noise reduction levels of up to ten times that of alternative materials. In automotive interiors, ARPRO PEPP is used to reduce noise levels without increasing weight.